EP1038738B1 - Device for checking the fastening of a motor vehicle seat belt and for controlling different functions - Google Patents

Device for checking the fastening of a motor vehicle seat belt and for controlling different functions Download PDF

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EP1038738B1
EP1038738B1 EP20000400740 EP00400740A EP1038738B1 EP 1038738 B1 EP1038738 B1 EP 1038738B1 EP 20000400740 EP20000400740 EP 20000400740 EP 00400740 A EP00400740 A EP 00400740A EP 1038738 B1 EP1038738 B1 EP 1038738B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/665—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in electronic circuit
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/01—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents
    • B60R21/015—Electrical circuits for triggering passive safety arrangements, e.g. airbags, safety belt tighteners, in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, and the related safety parameters therefor, e.g. speed or timing of airbag inflation in relation to occupant position or seat belt use
    • B60R21/01512—Passenger detection systems
    • B60R21/01544—Passenger detection systems detecting seat belt parameters, e.g. length, tension or height-adjustment
    • B60R21/01546—Passenger detection systems detecting seat belt parameters, e.g. length, tension or height-adjustment using belt buckle sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
    • B60R22/48—Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
    • B60R22/18—Anchoring devices
    • B60R2022/1806—Anchoring devices for buckles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R22/00—Safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles
    • B60R22/48—Control systems, alarms, or interlock systems, for the correct application of the belt or harness
    • B60R2022/4808—Sensing means arrangements therefor
    • B60R2022/4816—Sensing means arrangements therefor for sensing locking of buckle
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • Loop 1 is completed by a male element having a ring 4 intended to be inserted into a slot 6 and to cooperate with a lock of the female element 1 capable of to be deleted by a button 5.
  • This connector 10 is in the form of a box molded onto an electronic card.

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  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Automotive Seat Belt Assembly (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Air Bags (AREA)
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L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif de vérification de la fermeture d'une ceinture de sécurité d'un véhicule automobile et de commande de différentes fonctions.The invention relates to a device for checking that a seat belt is closed of a motor vehicle and control of different functions.

On connaít des ceintures de sécurité qui comprennent une boucle formée de deux éléments assemblables, l'un des éléments comprenant un interrupteur inséré sur un circuit électrique d'alimentation d'un signal lumineux ou sonore.We know seat belts which include a loop formed by two assemblable elements, one of the elements comprising a switch inserted on an electrical circuit for supplying a light signal or sound.

Une telle installation ne permet qu'une seule fonction et pour des raisons de sécurité celle-ci peut être agrémentée d'autres fonctions, par exemple : contrôle du module "Air-bag", contrôle de la tension de la ceinture, détection de la présence de passager, inhibition des modules "Air-bag" des passagers, vérification de la fermeture du harnais d'un siège bébé, etc.... Un tel dispositif comportant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1 est connu de G-B-A-2 310 958.Such an installation allows only one function and for security reasons this may be enhanced with other functions, for example: control "Air-bag" module, belt tension control, detection of passenger presence, inhibition of modules Passenger airbag, closing check the harness of a baby seat, etc ... Such a device comprising the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known from G-B-A-2 310 958.

L'adjonction de ces différentes fonctions nécessite l'intégration au sein de la boucle de la ceinture de sécurité d'un nombre de capteurs correspondant aux fonctions souhaitées. Les dimensions des boucles limitent obligatoirement l'intégration d'un grand nombre de capteurs.The addition of these different functions requires integration within the belt buckle of a number of sensors corresponding to the desired functions. The dimensions of the loops limit necessarily the integration of a large number of sensors.

L'un des buts de la présente invention est, à partir du circuit indiquant la fermeture de la boucle, de réaliser un ensemble qui, sans modifications importantes, et notamment de la boucle, permet de réaliser notamment les différentes fonctions ci-dessus énoncées.One of the aims of the present invention is, from the circuit indicating the closure of the loop, to produce a set which, without significant modifications, and in particular of the loop, makes it possible in particular to carry out the various functions set out above.

Le dispositif, selon l'invention, est destiné à une ceinture de sécurité de véhicule automobile comprenant une boucle formée d'un élément femelle relié à un point fixe du véhicule et un élément mâle destiné à s'insérer dans l'élément femelle pour la fermeture de la ceinture et un interrupteur inséré sur un circuit d'alimentation d'un signal lumineux ou sonore et fermé par l'engagement de l'élément mâle dans l'élément femelle, ledit dispositif comprend des moyens électroniques de traitement de l'information de la fermeture de l'interrupteur et de transmission de celle-ci à différentes sorties permettant le branchement et l'alimentation de différents dispositifs, et un connecteur inséré sur le circuit d'alimentation du signal lumineux ou sonore comporte ces moyens électroniques.The device according to the invention is intended a motor vehicle seat belt comprising a loop formed by a female element connected to a point fixed of the vehicle and a male element intended to be inserted in the female element for closing the belt and a switch inserted on a power circuit of a light or sound signal and closed by engagement of the male element into the female element, said device includes electronic means for processing information about the switch closing and transmission of this to different outputs allowing the connection and supply of various devices, and an inserted connector on the light or sound signal supply circuit includes these electronic means.

Grâce à cette disposition, on peut alimenter directement à partir du connecteur le contrôle du module "Air-bag", le contrôle de la tension de la ceinture de sécurité, la fermeture du harnais du siège bébé, etc...Thanks to this arrangement, it is possible to supply directly from the connector module control "Air-bag", the belt tension control safety, closing the baby seat harness, etc.

Suivant une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comprend une carte électronique directement surmoulée dans le connecteur et agencée pour délivrer aux différentes sorties des courants électriques ayant des intensités différentes.According to another characteristic, the device includes an electronic card directly molded in the connector and arranged to deliver to the different outputs of electric currents having intensities different.

Enfin, la carte électronique comprend, inséré sur le circuit électrique de l'interrupteur, un circuit d'amplification transistorisé destiné au contrôle d'un module "Air-bag", un relais pour la commande du contrôle de la tension de la ceinture de sécurité et un circuit transistorisé d'alimentation du signal lumineux ou sonore de fermeture de la ceinture. Finally, the electronic card includes, inserted on the electrical circuit of the switch, a circuit of transistorized amplification intended for the control of a "Air-bag" module, a relay for controlling the control of the seat belt tension and a circuit transistorized power supply of the light or sound signal belt closure.

L'invention va maintenant être décrite avec plus de détails en se référant à un mode de réalisation particulier donné à titre d'exemple seulement et représenté aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • Figure 1 est une vue schématique d'une ceinture de sécurité de véhicule automobile comportant un dispositif, selon l'invention.
  • Figure 2 montre le schéma de la carte électronique du connecteur.
    • The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to a particular embodiment given by way of example only and shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of a motor vehicle seat belt comprising a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows the diagram of the connector's electronic card.

    • A la figure 1, on a représenté une ceinture de sécurité pour véhicule automobile comprenant une boucle formée d'un élément femelle 1 avec une sangle 2 ou une tige solidaire, par son extrémité libre, d'un point fixe du véhicule.In Figure 1, there is shown a belt safety device for a motor vehicle comprising a loop formed of a female element 1 with a strap 2 or a rod secured by its free end to a fixed point of the vehicle.

    La boucle 1 est complétée par un élément mâle présentant un anneau 4 destiné à s'insérer dans une fente 6 et à coopérer avec un verrou de l'élément femelle 1 susceptible d'être effacé par un poussoir 5.Loop 1 is completed by a male element having a ring 4 intended to be inserted into a slot 6 and to cooperate with a lock of the female element 1 capable of to be deleted by a button 5.

    D'une manière connue dans l'élément femelle 1 est logé un interrupteur qui est commandé par l'introduction de l'anneau 4 dans la fente 6.In a known manner in the female element 1 is housed a switch which is controlled by the introduction from ring 4 in slot 6.

    L'interrupteur peut être mécanique ou du type connu sous le nom de "capteur à effet hall".The switch can be mechanical or of the type known as the "hall effect sensor".

    Dans la technique antérieure, cet interrupteur est simplement destiné à fermer un circuit de signalisation indiquant que la ceinture est fermée ou non, ce circuit de signalisation comprenant un signal sonore ou lumineux. In the prior art, this switch is simply intended to close a signaling circuit indicating that the belt is closed or not, this circuit signaling comprising an audible or light signal.

    Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, sur le circuit de l'interrupteur est interposé un connecteur 10.In the embodiment shown, on the switch circuit is interposed with a connector 10.

    Ce connecteur 10 se présente sous la forme d'un boítier surmoulé sur une carte électronique.This connector 10 is in the form of a box molded onto an electronic card.

    La figure 2 montre le schéma de la carte.Figure 2 shows the diagram of the card.

    Sur cette figure, la référence 11 désigne le capteur a effet hall qui est alimenté à partir d'une entrée 12, l'alimentation des différents circuits s'effectuant à travers une ligne 13 sur laquelle est inséré l'émetteur d'un premier transistor 14 dont la base est reliée à la ligne d'entrée 12, le collecteur étant relié à travers une résistance à une sortie 16 servant, dans cet exemple, à l'alimentation du circuit de commande d'un "Air-bag", le déclanchement du sytème "Air-bag" étant différent suivant que la ceinture de sécurité est ou n'est pas attachée.In this figure, the reference 11 designates the hall effect sensor which is powered from a input 12, the supply of the various circuits being effected through a line 13 on which is inserted the emitter of a first transistor 14 whose base is connected to the input line 12, the collector being connected through a resistor at an output 16 serving, in this example, when supplying the control circuit of a "Air-bag", the triggering of the "Air-bag" system being different depending on whether the seat belt is or is not not attached.

    Ainsi, on réalise un amplificateur afin que le courant délivré à la sortie 16 soit différent de celui de l'alimentation.So, we make an amplifier so that the current delivered to the output 16 is different from that of food.

    La ligne 13 alimente à travers une résistance 17 la base d'un second transistor qui délivre un courant d'un niveau différent de celui de la sortie 16, à une sortie 18 sur laquelle peut être inséré le signal correspondant à la fermeture et à l'ouverture de la boucle de la ceinture de sécurité, signal sonore ou visuel.Line 13 feeds through a resistor 17 the base of a second transistor which delivers a current of a level different from that of exit 16, at a output 18 on which the corresponding signal can be inserted at the closing and opening of the loop of the seat belt, audible or visual signal.

    A partir de la ligne d'entrée 12 est alimenté à travers des résistances 22 et 23 un relais 24 relié à une borne de sortie 25 pour l'alimentation d'un moteur électrique, par exemple pour régler la tension de la ceinture de sécurité afin que pour l'utilisateur elle ne soit ni trop lâche, ni trop tendue.From input line 12 is supplied through resistors 22 and 23 a relay 24 connected to an output terminal 25 for supplying a motor electric, for example to adjust the belt tension security so that for the user it is not neither too loose nor too tense.

    Le circuit de retour s'effectue par une ligne 20 avec une borne 21 reliée à la masse.The return circuit is carried out by a line 20 with a terminal 21 connected to ground.

    Les différentes sorties du connecteur 10 peuvent être utilisées pour toutes sortes de fonctions, par exemple, vérification du siège enfant, etc...The different outputs of connector 10 can be used for all kinds of functions, for example, checking the child seat, etc ...

    Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation qui vient d'être décrit et représenté. On pourra y apporter de nombreuses modifications de détail sans sortir pour cela du cadre de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment which has just been described and represented. Many modifications can be made detail without departing from the scope of the invention.

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    1. A device for checking the fastening of a safety belt of a motor vehicle and for controlling different functions in which the belt comprises a buckle formed of a female element (1) connected to a fixed point of the vehicle and a male element (3, 4) intended to be inserted into the female element for the fastening of the belt and a switch inserted onto a circuit for supplying a luminous or acoustic signal and closed by the engagement of the male element (3, 4) in the female element, and comprising electronic means (11, 14, 24) for processing information relating to the closing of the switch and for transmitting said information to different outputs (16, 18, 25) which allows the connection and the supply of different devices,
      characterised in that it comprises a connector (10) inserted onto the circuit for supplying the luminous or acoustic signal and which comprises these electronic means (11, 14, 24).
    2. A device for checking the fastening of a safety belt of a motor vehicle according to Claim 1,
      characterised in that it comprises an electronic board directly moulded into the connector (10) and designed to deliver electric currents having different intensities to the different outputs.
    3. A device for checking the fastening of a safety belt of a motor vehicle according to Claims 1 and 2,
      characterised in that the electronic board comprises, inserted onto the electric circuit of the switch, a transistorised amplification circuit intended to check an airbag module, a relay for controlling the checking of the tension of the safety belt and a transistorised circuit for supplying the luminous or acoustic signal indicating the fastening of the belt.
    EP20000400740 1999-03-23 2000-03-16 Device for checking the fastening of a motor vehicle seat belt and for controlling different functions Expired - Lifetime EP1038738B1 (en)

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